Gerald Taylor, a robust defender primarily utilised as a right back, was born on 28 May 2001 in the vibrant jungles of Costa Rica. Now with 23 years under his belt, this energetic defender finds himself plying his trade in the churn and storm of the Scottish Premiership with Hearts. His physical attributes are something to behold, with a robust frame measured at a sturdy 1.82m (5ft 11in) tall, and a weight of 71kg (11st 2lb). Taylor bears the number 82 on his back, an oddity in the world of football, contributing to his distinct presence on the pitch. Apart from his forays in club football, Taylor has had the honour of politically representing his birth country's national team.
Though the keeper of Hearts might find himself on the other side of the globe from his home country, Taylor's current market value, a sizeable approximate £255k, isn't ignored. You can look into the details according to Transfermarkt. The strings to his contract with Hearts tangle for another 8 months, with the inevitable snip expected to come on 30 June 2025.
Before his journey to the land of the Scots, Taylor had his mettle tested with Saprissa back home in Costa Rica's Primera División. January 2021 saw him join the ranks of Saprissa, making a commendable 17 appearances that season, followed by 36 the next season, and peaking with 39 in his final season. Alongside his defensive duties, he even found the net on two occasions in that final season.
July 2024 was marked as the period of transition for Taylor. Leaving behind the fervent pitches of the Primera División, he embarked on a journey to the Scottish Premiership, temporarily nesting in Hearts. His adjustment to the new league might have taken a bit longer than anticipated, as, in the current season, he has only made five appearances for the club.
Beyond his duties in the Premiership, Taylor's participation in the League Cup 2024 - 2025 for Hearts, starting once, and in Europa League Qualifiers 2024 - 2025 with two starts, can not be overlooked. International waters also didn't deter him from representing Costa Rica in the 2024 Copa America, where he made a start and an appearance as a substitute.
